See Walnut Trace in Action

Come get a glimpse of what life is like at Walnut Trace by watching the video! But remember, nothing compares to walking our bright corridors and exploring the neighborhood in person. If you are inspired by what you see, reach out to our team today to schedule a visit.

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Independent Living, Defined by You

Choosing Walnut Trace means choosing a lifestyle that values both your personal space and your desire for a supportive social circle. Right-sizing into our expansive apartment layouts feels less like compromising and more like upgrading your daily freedom. We eliminate the unpredictable chores and unexpected expenses of homeownership by gathering your monthly essentials—from housekeeping and maintenance to internet and utilities—into one predictable, worry-free framework. It is an effortless transition that lets you leave property management behind so you can focus entirely on enjoying life.

Walnut Trace Independent Living Services & Amenities

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Independent Living Services

Built around the principles of personal autonomy and individual choice, our professional services adapt effortlessly to your daily routine. Walnut Trace offers a fully managed environment where time-consuming chores disappear, allowing you to prioritize your hobbies and wellness.

  • Fork and Kinife food dining icon Bistro-style daily dining
  • Worry-free maintenance
  • Housekeeping services
  • 24-hour emergency response system
  • Transportation services
  • Chaplaincy services
  • Priority access to primary care and home health backed by National Church Residences.

Independent Living Amenities

Walnut Trace serves as a natural extension of your apartment, cultivating friendships and supporting individual hobbies. Every community feature is designed to promote physical energy, social engagement, and lifelong learning for active older adults.

  • Sunny upper-level physical fitness center and wellness studio
  • Wellness, fitness and social programming
  • Dedicated arts and crafts studio
  • Community lounge with a fireplace
  • Community library
  • Covered parking available
  • Relaxing outdoor spaces with fire pits and gardens to explore
  • Direct, walkable access to McCorkle Park, local golf greens, and the Big Walnut Trail
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Walnut Trace Apartment Amenities

Walnut Trace offers maintenance-free senior independent apartments that combine beautiful craftsmanship with ultimate ease. Offering both one- and two-bedroom layouts ranging up to 1,600 square feet, each home delivers the space you need with instant access to dining, friendships, and campus life.
  • All-inclusive utilities
  • Full-size appliances, including a washer and dryer
  • Large layouts with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Walk-in closets and ample storage
  • Private terrace or balcony
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Fresh, Flavorful, Bistro-StyleMeals

Dining at Walnut Trace is designed around absolute choice and premium comfort. Start your mornings right with our fresh, complimentary breakfast options served in an airy, welcoming atmosphere. For lunch or dinner, step into our bistro-style café to enjoy a delicious, rotating menu of chef-prepared meals.

Our flexible dining plans operate with an effortless system that gives you the total freedom to choose exactly when you want to cook in your own fully equipped kitchen and when you want to let our culinary experts handle everything—leaving you with less grocery shopping and fewer dishes to worry about.

Fill Your Days With
Activities You Love

At Walnut Trace, life centers on personal flexibility and everyday vitality. Dive into new creative projects in our upper-level arts studio, join neighbors for lively discussions around the indoor fireplace, or maintain your health goals in our sunlit fitness center.

Our campus layout offers excellent spaces for both vibrant neighborhood social gatherings and quiet, peaceful afternoons to yourself. With direct, walkable access to adjacent golf greens and scenic park trails, you have total freedom to shape your schedule around the activities that bring you fulfillment.

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Pets Allowed

Your Pet Belongs Here Too

Pets are part of life at Walnut Trace. Imagine morning walks with your dog in shaded paths, cozy corners to read with your cat, or watching your pet enjoy the green space. Resident pets are welcomed and respected, including design features that make it easier to live in harmony with companions.

Pricing

Walnut

$5,570 /mo
1,589 sqft
2 Beds w Den
2 Baths
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Oak

$5,060 /mo
1,303 sqft
2 Beds w Den
2 Baths
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Hickory

$4,940 /mo
1,289 sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
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Chestnut

$4,880 /mo
1,161 sqft
2 Beds w Den
2 Baths
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Sycamore

$3,950 /mo
946 sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
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Lemongrass

$3,580 /mo
828 sqft
1 Bed w Den
1 Bath
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Dill

$3,190 /mo
716 sqft
1 Bed
1 Bath
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Basil

$2,770 /mo
587 sqft
1 Bed
1 Bath
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Sage

$3,580 /mo
823 sqft
1 Bed w Den
1 Bath
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Questions About the Walnut Trace Lifestyle

What is daily life like at Walnut Trace?

Daily life at Walnut Trace is active, flexible and maintenance-free. Residents can join wellness and social programs, create in the arts and crafts studio, exercise in the fitness center, gather by the fireplace, enjoy outdoor spaces or spend quiet time in their private apartment.

What activities are available for residents?

Walnut Trace offers wellness, fitness, social and creative programming for active older adults. Residents can use the fitness and wellness studio, explore projects in the arts and crafts studio, gather in the community lounge and library, or walk to nearby parks and trails.

What community amenities does Walnut Trace offer?

Walnut Trace amenities include a fitness and wellness studio, an arts and crafts studio, a community lounge with a three-sided fireplace, a library, outdoor patios with fire pits, and covered parking. The community also offers direct, walkable access to McCorkle Park and the Big Walnut Creek trail system, with local golf greens nearby.

Are pets allowed at Walnut Trace?

Yes. Pets are welcome at Walnut Trace. Residents and their pets can enjoy nearby shaded paths and green space, along with pet-friendly apartment living.

Does Walnut Trace provide transportation?

Yes. Walnut Trace offers transportation services to local doctor visits and for community outings. Contact the community team for current schedules and availability.

Where is Walnut Trace located?

Walnut Trace is an independent living community in Gahanna, Ohio. Its campus connects residents with the Big Walnut Creek trail system and nearby golf greens.

What Independent Living Should Be

At Brookwood Point, independent living is about more than convenience; it’s about belonging. The transition to independent living is designed to be smooth, smart, and stress-free. With prepared meals, maintenance, housekeeping, and all utilities included in one monthly cost, you can leave behind the unpredictability of homeownership and settle into a lifestyle designed around you. Many residents move in first, then sell their home comfortably.